Which are common signs of a fracture?

• A. Fever and chills
• B. Dizziness
• C. Runny nose and cough
• D. Pain, swelling, deformity

Answer: (D)

Fractures produce a local injury response with three common signals: pain at the site that worsens with movement, swelling from tissue damage and bleeding, and often deformity when the bone ends are misaligned. These together point to a broken bone rather than something like an infection, a respiratory illness, or a general dizziness symptom. Fever and chills would suggest infection, runny nose and cough point to a cold or flu, and dizziness isn’t a primary sign of a fracture. So the trio of pain, swelling, and deformity most reliably indicates a fracture. If you suspect one, protect the area and seek medical care promptly.